This week, our focus was on FISH!
Students were able to learn about fish through the art of Gyotaku, or fish printing. Prior to our use of cameras, fishermen often recorded large or unusual specimens by creating an ink reproduction of their catch.
To do this, students first chose a native fish to print. They could choose from a sunfish, trout, or walleye.
Students then covered the top of the fish with paint,
using a roller.
Then, we covered our art with a piece of paper.
Then, when we pulled the piece of paper off of our fish...
...we had a print of our fish to take home!
Some students also enjoyed "ice fishing" in the Nature Room this week.
Happy fishing!
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